Official UK procurement notice
Automation of Regional Control (SCADA) - RFP
Authority: THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThames Water (TW) are seeking a qualified vendor aiming to automate & optimise specific aspects of our Regional SCADA system. Currently, a considerable portion of TW operation relies on manual management by a control room. The primary objective is to conduct a Proof of Concept (POC) for either the Lower Hall B & Woodford hydraulic systems or the entire TW Ring Main.
This will allow the control to be optimised, ensuring continued supply of wholesome water, whilst taking into consideration operating strategies to reduce leakage and energy use. It will also remove the risk of any human error.
CPV: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 1 suppliers
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1The vendor shall provide the following services:CancelledRenewal
The vendor shall provide the following services:
Detailed Design: Conduct a thorough assessment of how the product will be integrated within existing Thames Water Infrastructure to meet both operational and maintenance needs to optimise two hydraulic areas.
Develop, Test & Deploy: Deliver a centralised automation solution that addresses our specific requirements, full testing in advance of deployment into production.
Commission & Optimise: Full testing within the production environment to ensure the solution is fit for purpose and enables continued operation whilst generating optimal benefit.
User Training: Provide comprehensive training sessions for our staff to ensure proper utilisation of the software features.
Ongoing Support: Offer 24/7 technical support and maintenance services post-implementation, including regular updates and bug fixes.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Suitability
As detailed in the PQQ.
- Legal form for consortia
- Consortia may be required to form a legal entity prior to any award.
- Shortlisting
- As detailed in the PQQ.
- Successive reduction
- Candidates will be reduced successively across stages
- “Automation of Regional Control (SCADA) - RFP” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Cancelled
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Yes
- First published
- 10 Nov 2023, 20:18 GMT
- Last source update
- 13 Mar 2024, 14:11 GMT
- Authority reference
FA2097- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-008044- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04178eFind a Tender- Contract terms summary
As detailed in the ITN.
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
As detailed in the ITN.
- Review procedure
Thames Water Utilities Limited will operate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period, which will be for a minimum of 10 calendar days, provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into.
The Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).
Publisher note: Following a review of this tender exercise, we have concluded that insufficient information about the opportunity and requirements were made available, limiting the effectiveness of the competition. Accordingly we have taken the decision not to proceed with this procurement. Please note that we intend to re-commence a new procurement process for these services, details of which will be advertised on Find A Tender shortly. Thank you for your interest in this procurement.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 25 Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- document
- Deposits and guarantees
- Bonds and/or parent company guarantees of performance and financial standing may be required.
Timeline
25 Jan 2024 → 13 Mar 2024 · 2 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown25 Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Notice published13 Mar 2024, 14:11 GMT
Notice history
3 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Jan 2024- Deadline moved to 2 Feb 2024, 12:00 GMT3 Jan 2024, 17:11 GMT+21 days · was 12 Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Deadline moved to 25 Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT15 Jan 2024, 15:18 GMT-8 days · was 2 Feb 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Status changed to cancelled13 Mar 2024, 14:11 GMT
Published amendments (2 · 2 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | DeadlineTime limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate · IV.2.2 | 12 Jan 2024 | 2 Feb 2024 | +21 d |
| — | DeadlineTime limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate · IV.2.2 | 2 Feb 2024 | 25 Jan 2024 | -8 d |
Please note that the RFP deadline is now 2 February 2024, 12pm.
Please note that the RFP deadline is now 25 January 2024, 12pm.
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2023-11: 1 release · 10 Nov 2023
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecastContracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria